Museum for Human Rights
Before heading to the airport after teaching in Winnipeg, we had a couple of hours and chose to explore the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. It is not a traditional museum in either its design or its purpose. The building itself rises in glass and stone, with walkways that gradually lead upward.
The museum is relatively new, opening in 2014 after several years of construction. It was brought to life through a combination of public support and the vision of philanthropist Israel Asper and his foundation.
Inside the exhibits focus not just on history, but on the ongoing struggle for human rights across the world. One exhibit that stood out to us was on Mahatma Gandhi. His belief in truth, and his ability to lead through conviction rather than force, was presented in a way that felt very personal.
The museum itself encourages reflection. For us, it was a meaningful way to end a weekend teaching in Winnipeg, stepping away from the pace of travel and teaching, to spend a couple of hours thinking about the broader human experience.
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